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I was born and raised in the heart of Texas, Austin. Raised by two Mexican immigrants in a big family. I grew up with a really cool big brother who introduced me into mixed martial arts (MMA) and brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ). I remember watching old school UFC and Pride FC on VHS recordings. I
Eric Leija Workout + Caveman Athlete of July 2017 Read More »
Whether you’re traveling locally or abroad, you are bound to encounter many different people along the way. In addition, you will be exposed to new environments and many pathogens that may compromise your immune system, leaving you prone to infections. However, there are multiple ways you can safeguard your health while on your travels. Apply
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If you’re like me and have done even a casual search for information about ketogenic diets before, you have probably come across an assortment of information that seems biased, inconclusive, contradictory, promotes myths or debunks them, is semi-authoritative, and mildly useful or just downright misleading. I think I pretty much just summed up most results
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Kettlebells are epic because one incredible versatile tool allows you to do anything you can image when it comes to training—anything if you have the knowledge. You can challenge any muscle, any angle, any energy system just with one tool. Kettlebells are EPIC! ~ Taco Fleur Why are kettlebells epic for you? Your answer
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If you’re looking for a “laying on the floor dying in a puddle of sweat and feeling great” type of WOD, this is it! Warm-up EMOM 1 to 2 minutes rest AMRAP 2 to 3 minutes rest AMRAP 1 to 2 minutes rest Cool-down The video covers the EMOM and two AMRAPs, check it out
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Kettlebell Jerks are awesome! It’s a full body exercise and depending on how many you do unbroken it will even have a great cardio effect. Jerks are great on their own, but combine them with the clean, and you have an exercise that taxes maximum muscles. In this video I will provide some tips to
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“Where is your science to back all this up?” I can hear it already, well, stuff science, science is what got us in this mess. Science can be twisted to suit those who pay more! In this case it’s the big shoe companies that pay. For what I’m about to say I have no science
Run Like a Caveman Read More »
THE MIND OF A CHAMPION Understand that everyday you are in a competition against the person you were yesterday. Understand that failure will happen. it’s inevitable for any one in any walk of life. But The failure is not fatal, just as our successes are not permanent. And you should use that failure,
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He Is Best Who Is Trained In The Severest School ~Thucydides Gym name: Underground Strength Gym Owner full name: Zach Even – Esh Author of The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength & Conditioning Start date: Summer 2002 – Parents Garage in Edison, NJ. 2004 home garage. 2007 first warehouse space. Currently 3 locations in NJ. Locations:
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When Gerard Butler showed up with washboard abs for the 2006 movie 300, the media went crazy. What was his secret? How did he get into great shape with abs as hard as igneous rocks? Director Zack Snyder would later admit that every actor on set was tasked with the challenge of working up a
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Last week I posed the question “What is wrong with this kettlebell swing?“, this week I will show you what was wrong. If you got the answer right, great! If you were one of the people that wrote a long list of things that were wrong, I don’t blame you, it’s all good, sometimes it takes
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Dear Wife, Sorry, What’s Your Age Again? Sometimes I feel pretty silly not knowing the age of my wife, my father, my son or even my own. I wonder if there is something wrong with my brain, am I dumb, am I lazy, forgetful or do I just not care? It’s the later, I don’t
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I love kettlebell sport, I love watching it, I know the people that compete are absolute beasts, they lift those heavy bells hundreds of times within a period of 10 minutes, and even more impressive is that they don’t put the weights down during that time! Kettlebell sport is almost like the CrossFit Games, I
Kettlebell Sport—All the Questions You’ve Been Afraid to Ask Read More »
When you talk about basic exercise movements, most people will think squat, deadlift, push-up, press, and pulling usually takes the back seat. Pulling is the one movement that is least performed when it comes to exercising, even though it’s one of the best ways to work the back. It’s such an important movement to perform, whether
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Squat Cable Curls This is an alternative to the KB Squat Curl. If you don’t have access to kettlebells but have a high/low pulley to hand, this is the option for you. The benefits of this move are almost identical to the KB version but it has a longer range of motion so “the pump”
More Biceps and Triceps with S&C Coach Kirsten Read More »
Does eating candy rot your teeth today? Does smoking cigarettes give you cancer right away? Does crossing the highway always get you killed? The answer is no for first two, crossing the highway is a gamble and you might be unlucky on your first attempt. It’s the same with exercise technique performed incorrectly. My point
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Sometimes you got one of these amazing combinations that you just don’t care what the objective is, who cares what muscles it works! But that aside, this one works your full body and tests everything you have. Video available at the top of the page. These are 4 short 6-minute tasks, 3 are with added
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There is a common deficiency I see with some of my athletes during the chin-up. Even though I know they’re strong, I know that they have the upper arm strength, but some seem to have this problem of getting all the way to the top and chin above bar. A great way to spot this particular problem and being
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I just love it when the hardline followers of some particular style of exercise come out of nowhere to tell the rest of the world they’re doing it wrong, and their way is the ONLY way. I got this lovely comment on my youtube channel from Phil Sheppard (who’s obviously a kettlebell expert)…
You’re Doing It Wrong Because Pavel Said So. Read More »
